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- Sat May 25, 2019 8:38 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: New quarry engine
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8198
New quarry engine
With no line to run, my stock building is key focus - I should really be just building wagons to build up the number I have BUT I do like a loco - so I’ve had a go at a Phil Sharples mini Jack kit - it just needs the electrics fitting and ready to go - including real crushed coal! B9FBF821-36FA-4C76...
- Sat May 25, 2019 7:41 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
- Replies: 141
- Views: 82365
Re: Welcome to the CHLR
That's going to be fun! The option for indoor running seems like a good one, and I love the siding that runs into "the works", ie the workbench. It will be so satisfying to trundle a finish project off the bench and onto the rest of the line for a test run... That idea's not possible with...
- Sat May 25, 2019 7:38 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
- Replies: 141
- Views: 82365
Re: Welcome to the CHLR
Brill Rik - I thought i’d covered all the angles with my design but that’s a great addition -
Thanks
Thanks
- Sat May 25, 2019 7:35 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Trims on Radio Control
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6042
Re: Trims on Radio Control
Cheers Tom - I’ll have a run ( on blocks tomorrow and will video it - hopefully!!!!!) - will be in touch
- Thu May 23, 2019 9:56 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Loading hoppers for the sand quarry
- Replies: 57
- Views: 21934
Re: Loading hoppers for the sand quarry
Stunning Rik - very impressive - you are the home of hopper loaders - I remember you built one a while ago based on a kit (Piko?) that featured on your blog and was the basis for one I built - how you have moved on now though!
- Thu May 23, 2019 9:40 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
- Replies: 141
- Views: 82365
Re: Welcome to the CHLR
Well - thought I'd share the trackplan - still no house sale so still planning, not doing - (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :evil: ) Always hard to plan something without any reality to place it onto BUT it gives me a vision to aim for - the line runs end to end from one side of the garage ( towards the bottom of...
- Thu May 23, 2019 9:12 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Track Plans
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4202
Re: Track Plans
Hi - I use PowerPoint - drawing lines and shapes and adding text and colour - I use it a lot at work so I guess I'm able to get lots of practice - the example below is what I have in mind for my new line once I can sell my house and by a new one - it shows a garage at the bottom with two stations in...
- Thu May 23, 2019 8:44 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Trims on Radio Control
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6042
Re: Trims on Radio Control
Ok - this is a pic of a similar transmitter to what I have -- I think I use the LH stick for the regulator - so if I want to extend the travel of the servo, which bit do I fiddle with?
- Thu May 23, 2019 8:37 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Trims on Radio Control
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6042
Trims on Radio Control
Hello - still not got a garden to put a line into - trying to get my fix of steam by running my Millie on blocks - recently had its regulator servo replaced- all good but on the last steam up, the servo isn't quite travelling enough to close the regulator off - If I loosen the screw that attaches th...
- Wed May 15, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Garden Rail Magazine
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9693
Re: Garden Rail Magazine
How much do they pay, are you allowed to disclose this? I only ask as I might have a go... I don't think it's a secret. £20 per printed page. Hard to predict how many words per pages as it depends on how many photos and how Phil arranges them. As you can see from my latest article, he likes fairly ...
- Wed May 15, 2019 9:19 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Garden Rail Magazine
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9693
Re: Garden Rail Magazine
Hi - go on give it a go - I was pleasantly surprised with my cheque - even though it started off in my author name (it was really a typo!) of Mark Hill - now have a cheque for my real name! Added to the funds of the CHLR ready for track purchase when I eventually buy my next house I really enjoyed t...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Toms New Line
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6143
Re: Toms New Line
Sorry to hear your news Tom - I know from losing my own Dad a few years ago, the impact it can have - takes time for things to settle back into anything that feels like normal and in some ways things don't become like they were every again - but you will gain other experiences from going through los...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: B/W film of W&LLR in 1960s
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8453
Re: B/W film of W&LLR in 1960s
Great video Rik - good to see the train running through the back streets of Welshpool - its amazing now walking those streets to think trains ran through!
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: mini mp3 player for dementia sufferer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4663
Re: mini mp3 player for dementia sufferer
Greg - a great project and so needed - you've given me a germ of idea that I could use with my mum who is also suffering from this condition - thank you!
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
- Replies: 333
- Views: 193322
Re: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
Yes - great report Rik - I think I may have to issue standard uniform for my new line based on Mr Spectres comments here!
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:11 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where's FWLR Rod?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4964
Re: Where's FWLR Rod?
Good to hear from you Rod - the weather is warming so you'll soon be able to be solar powered out in the garden
Take it easy
Cheers
Mark
Take it easy
Cheers
Mark
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:29 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Now....what should i do with this?
- Replies: 90
- Views: 37096
Re: Now....what should i do with this?
Brilliant - yes it can take a few months for it to appear based on my experience
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:20 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Now....what should i do with this?
- Replies: 90
- Views: 37096
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:18 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Now....what should i do with this?
- Replies: 90
- Views: 37096
Re: Now....what should i do with this?
It definitely is worth the diversion - hex nail art - I love it - small bag ordered ready for my next build!
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:10 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Where's FWLR Rod?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4964
Re: Where's FWLR Rod?
Best wishes Rod & family - my thoughts are with you